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Yes. Polygamy was even permitted in the time of Christ. It was only after the influence of the Roman Empire that multiple marriage arrangements became discouraged.
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When was Jacob permitted to marry Rebecca?
Jacob was never permitted to marry Rebecca since she was his mother.
Did Jacob practice polygamy in the old testament?
Yes. Jacob had four wives. Jacob married Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah.
Was polygamy allowed in the Old Testament?
Yes, polygamy was allowed in the Old Testament. Many prominent figures in the Bible, such as Abraham, Jacob, David, and Solomon, had multiple wives.
Is polygomy considered adultry?
Polygamy and adultery are separate concepts. Polygamy refers to having multiple spouses at the same time, which is permitted in some cultures and religions. Adultery is the act of engaging in a sexual relationship with someone other than one's spouse, and is generally considered wrong in many societies.
Was polygamy allowed in biblical times?
Yes. Polygamy was allowed and even common among many Biblical groups in several different time periods, generally in the Old Testament. It was also not allowed and frowned upon by other groups in the same time period. Practicing polygamists in the Bible include Abraham, Solomon, David, and Jacob.
What is the general term for a marriage in which can have several husbands or wives at the same time?
Polygamy .
Did God approve of polygamy in the Old Testament?
In the Old Testament, there are examples of polygamy among some of the prominent figures, such as Abraham, Jacob, and David. While it is not explicitly stated whether God approved of polygamy, it is clear that it was practiced by some individuals. The Bible does not explicitly condemn or condone polygamy, but it does show the negative consequences that often resulted from it.
What is pologamy marriage?
Polygamy is a form of marriage in which an individual has multiple spouses at the same time. This practice can take various forms, such as polygyny (one husband with multiple wives) or polyandry (one wife with multiple husbands). Polygamy is permitted in some cultures and religions, while it is illegal in others.
What religion practiced polygamy?
Groups of Mormons that have splintered from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints allow polygamy. The main body of the church is in no way connected to what are called "Mormon Fundamentalists" and does not practice polygamy. Polygamy (specifically Polygyny or one man having more than one wife) is also permitted in most forms of Islam.
Why is Polygamy is a crime?
In most nations, polygamy is illegal. Polygamy is only legally accepted in a handful of African, Middle Eastern, and Asian nations.Answer:Many forms of marriage are not usual (and technically illegal) in western culture such as polygamy and polyamoory, however as the status hurts no one the law is rather unwilling to step into smoothly functioning families. Unless one or more of the partners complains there is generally no relation to outsider reports of such arrangement.It should be noted that serail polygamy (one spouse after another) is permitted in almost all societies and cultural groups except rare Christian examples which prohibit divource.
Do you think Polygamy is an ancient practice or aboriginal trait?
Polygamy has been around for a long time, there is nothing new about it.
Who or what is the key person or founder for polygamy?
The first documented person to practice polygamy is Lamech in the Old Testament of the Bible. His marriage to two wives is found in Genesis 4. Many other men in the Bible practiced polygamy, such as Abraham, Solomon, David, and Jacob. Polygamy is also found in many societies which do not believe in the Bible, and in most cases that practice dates to ancient times before written history.
